![Gulf Shores Bans Drinking At Beaches During Spring Break](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2016/03/GettyImages-102619479.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gulf Shores Bans Drinking At Beaches During Spring Break
Spring Breakers looking to party hard in Gulf Shores may want to find a new destination as the City Council has banned drinking at public beaches.
According to WALA-TV, the decision was made late last week (March 18) during a special session and officials placed a ban on beach drinking that was made effective immediately.
no alcohol should be consumed between the dunes and waterline.
The ban is effective until April 17, 2016 and is in place in an effort to keep a safe environment in Gulf Shores during Spring Break, where the city has seen an increase in students in recent years.
Anyone in violation faces a $500 fine or up to six months in jail.
More From News Talk 96.5 KPEL
![What is the Most Popular Shot in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2020/05/RS29804_GettyImages-962573364-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![How Many Beers Does it Take for Louisiana to Catch a Buzz?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/10/attachment-GettyImages-71250204.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Red Dress Run Returns to NOLA This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/08/attachment-Red-Dress-Run-Very-Local-NOLA.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Science May Have Finally Found a Cure for Hangovers [Video]](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2016/03/liquor-bottles.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![What Time Do Louisiana Residents Feel It’s OK to Start Drinking During the Holidays?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/12/office-christmas-party.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Spooky Liquor Bottles That’ll Make Great Halloween Decorations to Get You in the Spirit [Photos]](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/10/attachment-done.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![13 Incredibly Louisiana Things You’ll Find at Every Wedding](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-ben-rosett-w4bp40RJZ9M-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![18 Memorable Encounters You Can’t Avoid if You Travel By Air](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-stefan-fluck-twIzCL3YSRI-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Louisiana Drivers Pay More for Auto Insurance Than 48 Other States](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2020/09/traffic-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)